Dentures that never stay put can be inconvenient at best. Patients who are frustrated by unstable conventional dentures can upgrade the appliance and gain a sense of security with Teeth in a Day. This treatment method, which is also known as All-on-4, uses just four dental...
If you wear dentures, you are probably tired of using messy adhesives to keep your prosthetic teeth in place. Using adhesives are cumbersome and often necessary to keep ill-fitting dentures from moving and sliding when you eat and speak. Fortunately, you have options that can...
Facial trauma and injuries to the oral and maxillofacial region can have profound effects on a patient’s livelihood. From intense discomfort to lost oral function, facial injuries can damage the bones of the face and jaw, affect tooth placement, and cause lacerations on the skin...
Losing teeth during adulthood has a profound impact on a person’s life. Our teeth are essential for eating and chewing food along with aiding us in proper speech. When a tooth is lost, it will affect the entire oral health system and ultimately overall wellness....
For patients who have lost all of their teeth, the smile can’t possibly be restored quickly enough. Patients who want to minimize their time having a toothless smile should consider All-on-4 dental implants. All-on-4 replaces a missing smile with a prosthetic arch that is secured by...
While many people may think of a malocclusion as being an overbite or an underbite, an open bite can also be problematic. An open bite is a malocclusion in which neither the upper nor lower jaws protrude but the two still do not meet. When...
The modern human jaw is too small to accommodate the wisdom teeth, and consequently those large third molars often become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth can have ongoing ramifications for your smile’s appearance and your overall well-being. To avoid these negative outcomes, many patients choose to have their...
Do you lack confidence when you eat because you are missing teeth? Perhaps you wear dentures or a partial denture and experience movement when you chew on tough foods. Fortunately, there are newer alternatives to replacing lost teeth that offer patients the ability to eat...
A tooth extraction normally occurs at least once in a patient’s lifetime. While teeth are incredibly durable, they are vulnerable to damage from injury and cavities. When teeth are damaged beyond repair or when teeth are unable to erupt through the gums properly, a tooth...
Our oral surgeons proudly provide state-of-the-art technology to better serve patients in our community. With recent developments in technology, we can offer the latest diagnostic imaging services including 3D imaging technology. This type of imaging greatly enhances patient care and our ability to efficiently diagnose...